Description
Order of the Red Banner #49594
Rare variation with its mintmark lacking the word ‘Dvor’
Awarded to Jr. Lieutenant Timofey Zakharovich Evdosev (Тимофей Захарович Евдосев)
For flying 13 successful IL-2 combat missions, proving himself as a brave and fearless pilot in the 621st Ground Assault Aviation Regiment on the Stalingrad Front. He destroyed 11 tanks, 48 vehicles, a fuel truck, three enemy-occupied houses, and inflicted up to 350 enemy casualties, skillfully using his aircraft’s firepower while evading enemy anti-aircraft fire and fighters
Made of silver and enamels. Measures 40.45 mm in height, 36.44 mm in width and weighs 24.4 grams without its screwplate. Its serial number and mint mark can be found on the bottom of its reverse. This variation lacks the word ‘Dvor’ in Монетный Двор and is rarely seen.
In worn but decent condition, considering it is a wartime screwback Red Banner. The raised areas show medium wear, with a fair amount of detail still visible. The white enamel is well-preserved without chipping, and the red enamel, while without repairs, has substantial flaking—about 80% remains, with loss mainly on the center star and top banner. The reverse, however, is in great overall condition, featuring an appealing patina on the silver with only a few dings and scratches. The order has never been converted to a suspension variation, and its screwpost has not been shortened. It comes with its original period silver screwplate.
Rare variation AND for the Battle of Stalingrad!
Brief, concrete description of his feat of arms or achievements:
He has been serving in the 621 ground assault aviation regiment on the Stalingrad front since 25.06.1942. He is devoted to the cause of the Lenin-Stalin party and the Socialist Motherland. He is politically educated and morally reliable. He deserved respected among the peers.
He has made 13 successful combat missions on IL-2 aircraft. He destroyed or damaged the following: 11 tanks, 48 vehicles, 1 fuel truck, destroyed 3 houses with Fascist soldiers hiding in them, up to 350 enemy troops killed and wounded. He proved himself as a brave and fearless pilot during the combat operations. He fully utilises the fire power of his aircraft and does it effectively.
His courage draws his pilot-mates to follow him in battle. His piloting skills and good knowledge of ground assault aviation combat tactics, allowed him to evade impact of the enemy anti-aircraft fire and fighter planes.
For successful execution of the combat missions against the German invaders, he deserves state award order “RED BANNER”.
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